Police: Pati Activist's Account Not Frozen, Only Transactions Suspended

Jakarta police have clarified the status of a bank account belonging to Supriyono, coordinator of the Pati United Community Alliance (AMPB). Reports had circulated that his account was frozen while he was accompanying residents protesting outside the House of Representatives (DPR) building on August 21, 2026. However, the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) stated that investigators had requested a transaction suspension, not a full account freeze.

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To clarify, the letter submitted by investigators from the Jakarta Metropolitan Police’s Special Crimes Directorate concerns a transaction suspension.

Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto, head of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police's Public Relations, explained that the request submitted by investigators specifically concerned a transaction suspension. He emphasized that this measure is regulated by Article 26 of Law No. 8 of 2010, allowing for such suspensions during investigations for up to five working days. During this period, the funds remain in the account and are not seized. "After five working days of the transaction suspension process, the funds are returned to the owner. We have to distinguish between an account freeze and a transaction suspension," Budi stated.

The police's action is also based on Article 237 of Law No. 4 of 2023 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector (P2SK Law). This regulation requires fundraising activities to be conducted by licensed business entities rather than individuals. "Therefore, today the investigators are seeking clarification so they can determine the purpose of the fundraising and follow it up accordingly," Budi added. The police are coordinating with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the Ministry of Social Affairs on this matter.

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After five working days of the transaction suspension process, the funds are returned to the owner. We have to distinguish between an account freeze and a transaction suspension.

Supriyono had previously stated that the account restriction occurred while he was with protesters. The account reportedly held approximately Rp80.9 million ($4,800) in personal funds and public donations intended for protesters' expenses, including food, transportation, and accommodation. The reported restriction left the protesters without access to these funds. Bank Mandiri later issued an apology via Instagram, acknowledging the action as a response to a law enforcement request.

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Therefore, today the investigators are seeking clarification so they can determine the purpose of the fundraising and follow it up accordingly.